To have vocational rehabilitation services provided, the insurance company must agree to provide the job training or appropriate rehabilitation. If they do not agree to provide these services then the injured worker, usually through their attorney, can request the Industrial Commission require the insurance company to pay for these services.  At this point, a rehabilitation specialist will evaluate you and your condition.  At that point, they will give you a tailored assessment and an individualized plan based on your needs.  You will then start with whatever solution has been agreed upon, whether that means you have specific job training, they place you in an entirely new job, or you go to school to further your career.

Should the employee refuse to accept the services, or just plain will not cooperate, at any point during the vocational rehabilitation services when ordered by the Industrial Commission; the Industrial Commission can bar the employee from further compensation.  This will happen until the employee decides to cooperate with the Industrial Commission.  During the period of suspension, the employee will not receive benefits either, unless for some reason the Industrial Commission feels that the refusal was justified. To ensure you continue to receive your compensation during workers’ compensation it is important to carefully follow all of the rules. If you have any questions then you should contact your workers’ compensation attorney.